'ps' command in linux

 

    ps - gives a snapshot of the current running processes.

    Format ps [options]

    Eg1: ps –e

    It selects all processes

    Eg2: ps –a

    Displays processes by all users for all terminals.

    Eg3: ps –u

    displays process owner

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